My dear,
My intention today was to write about
Shinee’s new album, but I will have to postpone it for next week probably.
First, I didn’t have the time to hear the album. Second – I was bewitched by
another voice.
His name is Park Hyo-shin and he is like a
veteran in the Korean show business, if we look at his discography (of course,
he doesn’t look like a veteran
literally). I happened to read about him in the Yonhap News Agency site.
Recently, the site introduced a new section, called Korean Wave, which consists
of news and interesting articles about the entertainment business in Korea.
Very smart, indeed!
So when I opened the site last Thursday, I
read the above article and decided to hear the song that was mentioned. In addition, the image
jacket filled my curiosity even more. I am a fan of black and white photography
and this blurred melancholic image incited my desire for good autumn pieces of
music.
Breath is simply a splendid song! I dare to say, it is the best for
these days’ bad weather! So cozy, so warm, and at the same time it refreshes the
soul. It begins calm with soft piano tune at first and then develops into a
burst of emotional and deep singing. Park Hyo-shin’s voice combines in a melodic
unison with the tones of the piano. A marvelous tandem! This is a song for the
soul, the lonely soul that wants to start anew; a song that delivers the sweet
sorrow which you sense when you realize that you are not so alone and the positive
days of your life are just beginning. And you sense it with all your heart –
that feeling of thrill that goes in your whole body. I have never felt so
connected with a song in my whole life. Even after I checked the lyrics (I
usually have no interest in the lyrics at first, and even after then I don’t
always pay attention to them), the message was the same.
The second promotional song released was Beautiful Tomorrow. Here we have a different approach to the story,
but the same melodic sequence, although a bit more dramatic. More like a confession than a reproach,
entangled in gratitude towards the beloved one that once was a part of his life. A hint of hope for a new meeting at the end of the song describes the beauty of tomorrow.
My dear, I am still
in the process of listening of his new album I am a Dreamer and I’m a bit sad that I couldn’t give him much of
the attention I wanted in this post. He definitely deserves all the fans he
has! Since I am a newcomer, I have a lot to catch up, but it feels like I have
found a hidden treasure! His mellow voice, with some husky notes, is
like a fine hourglass that lets you feel the falling grains of sand on your
skin and afterwards – with your soul. Marvelous sensation!
As I read in another article on the Yonhap News site, the album
“depicts stories of life, rather than
more universal themes like love and emotions”. The singer said that he
hopes the album will give “consolation,
hope, and courage to people in their lives”. You already do it, Mr. Park.
Message received!
R.
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| Image taken from Yonhap News Agency |
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